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Is Bill To Make AR-15 The ‘National Gun’ A Statement Of Freedom, Or Trolling On Epic Scale?
While its too early to determine the effects of an effort among some conservative U.S. Congressmen to make the AR-15 the National Gun of America, theres no denying that rifles popularity, a Wyoming gun rights lobbyist said.
Mark HeinzFebruary 27, 2023
Canadian “Super Pigs” Are a Real Thing; Although They Haven’t Crossed US Border Yet, People Are Worried
While Montana residents remain vigilant for feral swine coming in from Canada, theres no reason Wyoming should fear an imminent super pig invasion sweeping southward like the wrath of God into the Cowboy State.
Mark HeinzFebruary 25, 2023
Closing Gun Loophole Would Protect Wyoming From Colorado-Style Regulation ‘Patchwork’
A bill that would preempt local gun control measures that go against state standards in Wyoming would prevent a patchwork of regulations, such as Colorado has.
Mark HeinzFebruary 24, 2023
Emergency Feeding Underway For Starving Wyoming Elk Herds
Massive snowfall has prompted the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to start emergency feeding of elk in some parts of the state. However, a rancher in one of those locations, Star Valley, said the larger problem is too many elk to begin with.
Mark HeinzFebruary 23, 2023
Welcome To The Club, Colorado: Now That Colorado Has Wolves, Hunts To Manage Them On The Table
Mirroring controversy over wolves in Wyoming, people in Colorado are arguing over whether to allow wolf hunting in that state once a reintroduced population of the predators takes hold.
Mark HeinzFebruary 22, 2023
Cowpocalypse: Complaint Says Forest Service Left Gunned-Down Cattle To Suffer, Rot
A New Mexico ranching association has sued the U.S. Forest Service to stop aerial gunning of stray cattle in the Gila Wilderness. The ranchers claim that in some instances of hunting nuisance cattle that way, they dont die quickly, but instead suffer horribly.
Mark HeinzFebruary 22, 2023
Off-Road Vehicle Traffic Could Explode In Southwest Wyoming With Passage Of Bill
Southwest Wyoming could become the next hot destination for off-road vehicle enthusiasts thanks to a bill that cleared its final obstacle with the Wyoming Legislature on Tuesday.
Mark HeinzFebruary 22, 2023
Number Of Eagles Killed By Wind Farms In Wyoming Severely Underestimated, Biologist Says
Mike Lockhart, a wildlife biologist specializing in eagles who worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for more than 30 years, told Cowboy State Daily the impacts to eagle populations from Wyomings wind farms is being underreported and downplayed.
February 19, 2023
Hunters Skeptical Over Grizzly Delisting In Wyoming; “It’s Like Charlie Brown And The Football”
Although officials are optimistic over the chances of the grizzly bear actually becoming delisted this time, Wyoming outdoorsmen are skeptical. "Its kind of like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football and Lucy keeps pulling it out from under him, one outdoorsman said.
Mark HeinzFebruary 19, 2023
$10 Million Wyoming Shooting Complex Would Be Huge Draw For ‘Most Second Amendment-Friendly State’
Wyomings reputation as a Second Amendment haven could bode well for efforts to build a $10 million shooting sports complex here.
Mark HeinzFebruary 17, 2023
Delisting Grizzlies Gains Momentum As Wyoming’s US Senators Get Congress Involved
Efforts to delist grizzly bears took another step forward Thursday as U.S. Sens. Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso joined other Western senators in introducing a grizzly delisting bill to Congress.
Mark HeinzFebruary 17, 2023
Wyoming’s Bridget Hill, 15 Other AGs Vow To Oppose Biden’s Escalated War On Guns
Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill and 15 other AGs have sent a letter to President Biden disputing gun control claims he made and vow to fight restrictions he advocated for in his State Of The Union Address.
Coy KnobelFebruary 17, 2023
Clearing Up Misconceptions: UW’s Firearms Research Center Strives To Bring Truth To National Gun Discussion
In 2019, more Americans beat or stabbed somebody to death than murdered somebody with a rifle. So, the widespread angst over assault rifles is just one example of an inaccuracy that can be cleared up with some research, a UW law professor said.
Mark HeinzFebruary 16, 2023
Wyoming, 24 Other States Sue Over Anti-Pistol Brace Rule Pushed By ‘Frustrated’ Biden
Wyoming is among a group of 25 suing the ATF and a frustrated President Joe Biden over a new rule restricting the use of guns modified with pistol braces.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 12, 2023
Why There Is A Very Good Chance That The Grizzly Bear Will Get Delisted This Time
Wildlife experts say don't expect judicial review to block delisting of the grizzly bear this time. They say because the evidence is irrefutable that the grizzly has recovered in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, courts won't be able to block it and delisting is likely to happen.
Mark HeinzFebruary 12, 2023
Could Another Quake Somewhere On Earth Trigger The Yellowstone Supervolcano?
In the aftermath of Turkey's devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake, one of the foremost authorities in seismology said seismic activity in one area could trigger earthquakes in other locations. But Yellowstone's earthquake expert said it is very unusual for an earthquake to trigger a volcano.
Jake NicholsFebruary 11, 2023
Aerial Cattle Massacre: Feds Gun Down 65 Cows, Leaves Them To Rot
The U.S. Forest Service resorted to gunning down 65 stray cows this month in a New Mexico wilderness area. The cattle killed from the air are then left to rot. Wyoming rancher Dennis Sun condemned the practice.
Mark HeinzFebruary 11, 2023
Wyoming’s Wild Horses Debate Draws Attention Of English Wildlife Filmmakers
Some English documentary filmmakers told Cowboy State Daily on Thursday that wildlife management issues in the United Kingdom are similar to some in the U.S., and theyre exploring making Wyomings wild horses as the subject of their next film.
Mark HeinzFebruary 09, 2023
Local Control Sways Close Vote To Kill Wyoming Rodeo Ban Bill
House Bill 95 was drafted in response to communities in California and other states that are banning rodeos. The House killed the bill on Wednesday by a 32-30 vote.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 09, 2023
Uh-Oh, Although Pine Beetle Threat Has Subsided, Two More Insects Could Wreak Havoc On Wyo Trees
Between 2010 and 2020, the mountain pine beetle wreaked havoc on Wyomings forests. That epidemic appears to have subsided, but now the spruce beetle and emerald ash borer are becoming a threat to Wyoming tree populations.
February 08, 2023
Family Says Man Killed In Snowy Range Snowmobile Crash Was Fitness Guru Travis Just
A man killed Saturday in a snowmobile accident in the Snowy Range mountains near Centennial was well-known fitness guru and social media influencer Travis Just.
Mark HeinzFebruary 07, 2023
Twitter Suspends Montana Senator’s Account Because He Posted Hunting Photo
Even though Elon Musk purchased Twitter, that doesn't mean those who work for him follow the new regime's policies. That was apparent when Montana Sen. Steve Daines' Twitter account was briefly suspended for posting a hunting photo. His account was reinstated a few hours later.
Mark HeinzFebruary 07, 2023
Saratoga On The Lookout For Elusive Mountain Lion Close To Town
Local Police, Game and Fish officials are watching for signs of a mountain lion that was spotted during daylight near a public space in Saratoga. So far, the cat has eluded efforts to find it, including drones.
Renée JeanFebruary 06, 2023
Proposed Relaxing Of Wyoming Gun Laws Would Cause Problems, Says New York Gun Control Activist
While bills before the Wyoming Legislature push to allow people to conceal carry firearms in more spaces, lifting those restrictions has caused trouble in other states, said Andy Pelosi, a gun control activist from New York.
Mark HeinzFebruary 06, 2023